gelastic

English

Etymology

From γελαστής (gelastḗs, “laughter”), from γελάω (geláō, “I laugh”) + -ic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒəˈlæstɪk/
  • Rhymes: -æstɪk

Adjective

gelastic

  1. Pertaining to laughter, used in laughing, or to be the subject of laughter.
  2. (medicine) Relating to a particularly severe form of epileptic fit, in which there is a sudden burst of energy.

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